Conference Overview
This one-day conference will explore the vital intersection of building renovation, energy efficiency, and climate-conscious design — all key components in shaping a more sustainable society.
Experts from academia, industry, and professional practice will come together to present innovative strategies, leading-edge research, and practical approaches to tackling the challenges of climate change.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of sustainable renovation, with sessions focusing on energy-efficient retrofits, renewable technology integration, and real-world applications from Cyprus and beyond.

What to Expect
The event includes:

• Local and international keynote speakers
• Academic and professional presentations
• Real-world case studies and applied solutions
• Interactive Q&A and roundtable discussions

The conference will conclude with an international keynote offering a global perspective on the green transition and smart city development.

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Friday, 12 September 2025

📍 Location: ETEK’s Educational & Cultural Center, Nicosia

Registration Required
🔗 To attend the conference, please register in advance using the form [here].

Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory due to limited seating.

Agenda
Academic Session

• 15:00–15:15 — Introductory Speech
• 15:15–16:00 — Keynote Address: Soteris Kalogirou
• 16:00–16:20 — Talk: Andreas Savvides
• 16:20–16:40 — Talk: Constantinos Vassiliades
• 16:40–17:00 — Talk: Annamaria Buonomano
• 17:00–17:15 — Q&A
• 17:15–17:45 — Coffee Break

Professional Session

• 17:45–18:05 — Talk: Pavlos Fereos
• 18:05–18:25 — Talk: Miltiadis Katsaros
• 18:25–18:45 — Talk: Eraclis Papachristou
• 18:45–19:45 — International Keynote:
  “Bottom-up Green Transition: Developing Democratic Smart Cities”
  Speaker: Agatino Rizzo
• 19:45–20:30 — Q&A and Round Table Discussion

Speakers

Eraclis Papachristou
Architect
Founder of Eraclis Papachristou Architects, Cyprus

Andreas Savvides
Architect, City planner, LEED® Accredited Professional
Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

Agatino Rizzo
Architect, Academic
Professor and Head of Subject, Group of Architecture, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

Annamaria Buonomano
Mechanical Engineer, Academic
Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Soteris Kalogirou
Mechanical Engineer, Academic
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus

Pavlos Fereos
Architect
Managing Director, Fereos Architects, Cyprus

Constantinos Vassiliades
Architect, Academic
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus
Architect, Vassiliades Architects, Cyprus

Miltiadis Katsaros
Architect, Academic
Associate Professor, School of Architecture, National and Technical University of Athens, Greece

Download the event poster [here]